Community Support Specialist - Adapt

About the Role

Join our team as a Community Support Specialist, partnering with adults to support behavioral health and substance use recovery goals. In this role, you’ll provide personalized, community-based support — meeting clients where they are: in their homes, in the office, and out in the community. You'll help individuals set and achieve recovery goals, develop daily living skills, access vital services, and build supportive relationships — all while working as part of a collaborative, integrated care team. This position requires regular driving and transportation of clients as part of service delivery. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about mental health, enjoys hands-on work in the community, and thrives on building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients and families using a motivational, strengths-based approach to support progress toward recovery and resiliency goals.
• Provide individualized, holistic services addressing all dimensions of wellness, including physical, mental, and social health.
• Assist clients in developing and achieving goals outlined in their Wellness Plans, including accessing needed services such as healthcare, housing, financial support, and community resources.
• Offer education and skill-building to promote independence in daily living, symptom management, and recovery.
• Collaborate closely with integrated health team members and community partners to ensure coordinated, culturally responsive care.
• Support clients through transitions such as hospitalization and discharge planning, maintaining regular communication to promote continuity of care.
• Complete timely documentation and uphold service and quality standards in alignment with agency guidelines.
• Provide transportation and other direct supports as clinically appropriate. Driving is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

• High School/GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred.
• Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the following options:
  • Qualified addiction professional.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university.
  • Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience.
  • Four years of qualifying experience.
  • Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health.
• Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
• A valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage required.

Qualifications

• Bring relevant experience working with adults or behavioral health populations.
• Are comfortable traveling to homes and community locations.
• Communicate with empathy, adapt easily, and enjoy being part of a collaborative care team.
• Possess excellent time management and writing skills.
• Enjoy meeting new people.
• New to the social services field and eager to learn and gain experience.

Benefits

Full-Time and Benefits Eligible.